2005 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2008 Skoda Octavia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Skoda Octavia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Skoda Octavia will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Skoda Octavia (200 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2008 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Skoda Octavia has manual transmission. 2008 Skoda Octavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | Civic | Octavia |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 200 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1174 kg | 1494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |